Enrollment
1,174
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Lyon, MI
South Lyon East High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lyon East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263225001837
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lyon East High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lyon East High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lyon East High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225001837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lyon East High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lyon East High School
South Lyon East High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in South Lyon, Michigan, enrolling 1,174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,174 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students) and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students) alongside South Lyon East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Lyon East High School compares
South Lyon East High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, South Lyon East High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes South Lyon East High School.
$11,755
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Lyon East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lyon East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,174 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Lyon East High School
How many students attend South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Lyon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lyon East High School?
18.3% of students at South Lyon East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lyon East High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lyon East High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Lyon East High School rank among public schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lyon East High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Lyon on the city page.
Is South Lyon East High School a good school?
South Lyon East High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides South Lyon East High School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), Millennium Middle School (1,049 students), and Centennial Middle School (898 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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